1986 · Fred's Barber Shop · Wikimedia Commons
Burlington’s story
184 years in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1842Burlington is settled
- 1986Fred's Barber Shop
BurlingtonMI
A town of 264, settled in 1842. Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns.
Population
264
residents
Median home value
$91K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
39.1
years
Jobs based here
5
A commuter town
What makes Burlington stand out
The 2 things Burlington does most differently from other towns.
Small town
264 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Burlington’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Burlington. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Burlington
Most working residents leave Burlington for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Battle Creek (23%), Marshall (8%) and Emmett (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Burlington0%
Battle Creek23%
Marshall8%
Emmett5%
Kalamazoo4%
19 mi
median commute distance
5
jobs based in Burlington
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Burlington beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Burlington | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74.6% | 69% |
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater
12.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
39th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Burlington has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring36–58°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–61°
Oct 13
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
Homes in Burlington sell for about $18K
The median sale price was $18,000 in May 2026.
$18Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Burlington for work
Where Burlington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5jobs based in Burlington
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Burlington
Village in Michigan, United States
Burlington is a village in Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 281 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is located within Burlington Township on M-60.
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- Established
- 1842
- Population
- 281
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 935 ft
- ZIP code
- 49029